4. Finding Opportunities Through Networking
When job boards aren’t offering much, networking is the best way to find hidden roles. Many positions, especially in smaller businesses, are filled through referrals. Networking is about building relationships, learning about companies, and positioning yourself as a candidate they’ll remember.
HOW TO MAKE IT WORK…
✔ Identify target companies: Make a list of local businesses that you would be interested in working for. Often, small, and medium-sized companies don’t post every opening and may be open to proactive candidates.
✔ Use LinkedIn to find connections:Look up companies and see if you have any mutual connections. Reach out to people in similar roles to ask for advice on how to get into a role like theirs – the key is you’re not asking for a job; you’re simply asking for advice and people generally like to help. You never know where a conversation may lead!
✔ Engage with company content: Follow your target companies and engage with their posts. Commenting on their updates can get you noticed by the team.
✔ Follow up: If you’ve connected with someone, send a thank-you note, and keep in touch with them. Follow-ups keep you front-of-mind if a role opens up.

Networking may take time, but it’s one of the best ways to build relationships that could lead to future roles.